Lemon Basil Grilled Chicken
Bright citrus and herb marinated chicken
💪 High Protein
🥗 Low Carb
❤️ Low Sat. Fat
✓ Diabetes Friendly
30m
Total
255
Calories
38g
Protein
4
Servings
Nutrition Information
4g
Carbs
1g
Fiber
3g
Net Carbs
10g
Fat
Blood Sugar Impact
Glycemic Index (GI)
Low
5
Absorption speed
💡 GI measures absorption SPEED, GL measures TOTAL IMPACT on your blood sugar.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) Chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup packed Fresh basil
- 2 Lemon (Zested and juiced)
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
Instructions
- 1
In a food processor, combine basil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pulse until smooth.
- 2
Place chicken in a large zip-top bag or dish. Pour marinade over chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours.
- 3
Remove chicken from refrigerator 20 minutes before grilling.
- 4
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Oil grates well.
- 5
Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temp reaches 165°F.
- 6
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
💡 Tips
- •Fresh basil makes a huge difference - don't use dried
- •Marinate at least 1 hour for flavor to develop
- •Save some marinade before adding raw chicken for drizzling